Medical Problems Spleen

Enlarged spleen (splenomegaly) - Symptoms and causes

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An enlarged spleen typically causes no signs or symptoms, but sometimes it causes: 1. Pain or fullness in the left upper belly that can spread to the left shoulder 2. A feeling of fullness without eating or after eating a small amount because the spleen is pressing on your stomach 3. Low red blood cells (anemia) 4. Freque… See more

Spleen Diseases | Spleen Pain | Swollen …

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The spleen is part of your lymphatic system, which fights infection and keeps your body fluids in balance. It contains white blood cells that fight germs. Your spleen …

What Medical Conditions Affect the Spleen? - Verywell …

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Spleen: Spleen Function, Enlarged Spleen, What Does …

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Damaged or ruptured spleen: Your spleen can rupture (tear) from injuries and trauma. Car accidents and blows to the abdomen (belly) are common causes of spleen damage. This …

Enlarged Spleen: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

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An enlarged spleen can be caused by infections, cirrhosis and other liver diseases, blood diseases characterized by abnormal blood cells, problems with the …

7 Signs of Spleen Problems and Types of Spleen …

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Types of Spleen Problems Injured or ruptured spleen. Trauma that occurs on the left side of the abdomen can result in a spleen injury or a... Swelling and enlargement …

7 Signs of Spleen Problems (Acute and Chronic)

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Other problems of the spleen may include: Splenic infarct where a portion of the spleen tissue dies usually to blockage of the splenic artery. Splenic vein thrombosis where a …

No spleen? What you need to know to stay …

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The loss of the spleen’s ability to filter out infected red blood cells increases risks associated with two parasitic infections, malaria and Babesia. Malaria is …

Spleen Disease: Signs and Symptoms You …

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Enlarged spleen, medically known as splenomegaly, is not considered a separate condition. It is often a result of an underlying disorder, such as chronic …